Pretty Ricky on Their B2K VERZUZ Matchup, Writing Their Own Music, & The Decline of R&B Groups

Legendary R&B group Pretty Ricky sits down with Complex's Jordan Rose to discuss their highly anticipated VERZUZ matchup against B2K. Pretty Ricky members Pleasure P and Spectacular made it clear they are ready for all the "smoke" and this won't just be a friendly celebration, taking exception to B2K claiming they "can't mess with them" pound-for-pound. They highlighted the difference between the two groups, noting that Pretty Ricky wrote and produced all their own music based with more street appeal while B2K had a more "puppy love" image. They also announced their new album is on the way and almost done. 00:00 - Pre-Verzuz Mindset: The group discusses their "war" mentality 01:40 - Familiarity With B2K: The members reflect on their history touring with B2K 03:48 - Authenticity: The group's "street" authenticity 05:10 - Early Career Grind: How the group started 08:08 - Artistic Independence: Pretty Ricky highlights that they wrote and produced their own material 08:39 - Signing With Atlantic: The group shares stories of performing on tables for executives 10:21 - Apples and Oranges: Contrasting Pretty Ricky's explicit music style with the "puppy love" image of B2K. 12:48 - The Decline of R&B Groups: The members discuss the lack of modern platforms like 106 & Park 14:32 - Addressing T.I.’s Verzuz Comments: The group responds to T.I.'s claim that Verzuz is "poor people activities" 16:34 - Smoke vs. Celebration: A debate within the group about whether the event is a celebration 18:04 - Upcoming Projects: The group reveals that a new collective project is 80% to 90% complete. Subscribe to Complex News for More: http://goo.gl/PJeLOl Check out more of Complex here: http://www.complex.com https://twitter.com/Complex https://www.facebook.com/complex https://www.instagram.com/complex/ COMPLEX is a community of creators and curators, armed with the Internet, committed to surfacing and sharing the voices and conversations that define our new America. Our videos exemplify convergence culture, exploring topics that include music, sneakers, style, sports and pop culture through original shows and Complex News segments. Featuring your favorite celebrities, authoritative commentary, and a unique voice, our videos make culture pop.